Japan defeated Brazil 3-2 in an International Friendly on 14 October, with the hosts' 3-4-2-1 setup proving more effective than Brazil's 4-3-3 approach. Japan dominated the shot count with 15 attempts to Brazil's 9, converting their chances with greater efficiency despite an expected goals disparity of 2.01 to 1.13. The visitors' goalkeeper made six saves from twelve shots on target faced, posting a 50 per cent save percentage, yet still conceded two goals above their post-shot expected goals model. Japan's six shots on target proved decisive against Brazil's four, with the home side's wing-back system generating more attacking opportunities down the flanks. Referee Jong-Hyeok Kim oversaw a competitive encounter that highlighted Japan's superior clinical finishing in a low-xG game. This victory provides Japan momentum heading into their next fixture.